Management

Ankle Alphabet (Flexibility)

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These directions are for your right foot. Switch sides for your left foot.

  1. Sit on the floor with your legs straight in front of you.

  2. Rest your right calf on a rolled-up towel. Use your foot to write the letters of the alphabet in midair.

  3. Repeat this exercise 3 times a day, or as directed.

Foot with ghosted-in positions showing foot drawing letters of alphabet.

Author: Semko, Laura

Author: Wheeler, Brooke

Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C

Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD

Date Last Reviewed: 10/01/2024

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